What is the News? A team of researchers from Stanford University have said that one of Jupiter’s moons Europa, a prime candidate for life in the solar system, might have an abundance of water pockets beneath formations called double ridges. What is Europa? Europa is the sixth-largest moon in the solar system and Jupiter’s fourth-largest… Continue reading Explained: What a new research about Jupiter’s moon Europa means
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Explained: What constitutes ‘noise’, and how can noise pollution harm you?
What is the News? A political party in Maharashtra has raised the issue of loudspeakers in mosques and warned that if they are not removed, his party would play Hanuman Chalisa out loud. What is Noise? Any unwanted sound that causes annoyance, irritation and pain to the human ear is termed ‘noise’. What do The… Continue reading Explained: What constitutes ‘noise’, and how can noise pollution harm you?
Explained: What are SPACs for which a regulatory framework may be in the works
What is the News? The Government of India is considering a regulatory framework for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) to lay the ground for the possible listing of Indian companies through this route in the future. What are Special Purpose Acquisition Companies(SPACs)? A SPAC or a Blank-Cheque Company is an entity specifically set up with… Continue reading Explained: What are SPACs for which a regulatory framework may be in the works
Explained: What is Russia’s new nuclear missile Sarmat, capable of striking ‘anywhere in the world’?
What is the News? Russia has successfully tested its new Inter Continental Ballistic Missile(ICBM) named “Sarmat”. What is Sarmat? Sarmat is an Inter Continental Ballistic Missile(ICBM) developed by Russia. The missile has been nicknamed as “Satan II” by the West. Named After: It is named after nomadic tribes that roamed the steppes of present-day Southern… Continue reading Explained: What is Russia’s new nuclear missile Sarmat, capable of striking ‘anywhere in the world’?
Prunus dinabandhuana: New plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’ found in Manipur
What is the News? Scientists from Manipur have found a new plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’. They have named the plant species as ‘Prunus dinabandhuana’ as a mark of respect and for the outstanding contributions of scientist Dr Dinabandhu Sahoo. What is Cherry Blossom? The Cherry Blossom or ‘Sakura’ is the national flower of Japan. India… Continue reading Prunus dinabandhuana: New plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’ found in Manipur
Expert body needed on Man-Animal Conflict: Panel
What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forests and Climate Change has submitted its report on the proposed Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. The Bill seeks to amend the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. What are the suggestions given by the committee? Standing Committee of the State Board for Wild Life(SBWL) The Bill provides… Continue reading Expert body needed on Man-Animal Conflict: Panel
Genetically modified mosquitoes for controlling vector-borne diseases? Successful trial gives hope
What is the News? Oxitec, the UK-based company, has said that the first open-air study of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM) in the United States has yielded positive results. What are Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM)? These are the mosquitoes whose genome has been altered using recombinant DNA technology. Their genome is altered in a way to favour the… Continue reading Genetically modified mosquitoes for controlling vector-borne diseases? Successful trial gives hope
India’s first pure green hydrogen plant commissioned in Jorhat
What is the News? Oil India Limited(OIL) has commissioned India’s First pure Green Hydrogen pilot plant at its Jorhat Pump Station in Assam. About India’s First pure Green Hydrogen plant Located at: Jorhat Pump Station in Assam Process: The plant produces Green Hydrogen from the electricity generated by the existing 500kW Solar plant using a… Continue reading India’s first pure green hydrogen plant commissioned in Jorhat
Explained: How government procures wheat
What is the News? The procurement of wheat is underway in several states. Why does the Government procure Wheat? The Government policy of procurement of Food grains such as rice, wheat, and coarse grains has broad objectives of ensuring Minimum Support Price(MSP) to the farmers and availability of food grains to the weaker sections at… Continue reading Explained: How government procures wheat
What is the Blue Blob?
What is the News? According to a study, the Blue blob may have helped temporarily stall the melting of Arctic sea ice. However, the study has also stated that the effects of climate change will catch up to the massive ice chunks if temperatures are not kept in check. What is Blue Bob? It is… Continue reading What is the Blue Blob?
